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Australia's highest court agrees to hear cardinal's appeal
CANBERRA, Australia - Australia's highest court has agreed to hear an appeal from the most senior Catholic to be found guilty of sexually abusing children. The High Court of Australia said Wednesday t...
Nov 12, 2019
Canada’s Kim Boutin wins 500-metre, earns fourth World Cup gold of season
MONTREAL - Kim Boutin has the image of a small cartoon tortoise on her skate strap, an odd icon for one of the fastest speedskaters in the world. But it serves a purpose and seems to be working. The s...
Nov 12, 2019
Maple Leafs getting Zach Hyman back, but are now without Mitch Marner
TORONTO - As the Maple Leafs sluggishly went about the early part of the NHL schedule, head coach Mike Babcock would often point to the new faces in the lineup and the new systems being implemented&nb...
Nov 12, 2019
Calgary Tower reopens four months after elevator fell with people inside
CALGARY - One of Calgary's most recognizable landmarks has reopened nearly four months after an elevator plunged several storeys with eight people inside. Calgary Tower officials say issues ...
Nov 12, 2019
Kenney says proposal to pull out of CPP due to hostility from others
KANANASKIS, Alta. - Premier Jason Kenney is defending his idea that Alberta could pull out of the federal pension plan by saying times have changed. He says bold action is nee...
Nov 12, 2019
Scheifele scores 21 seconds into OT to lift Jets to 3-2 win over Stars
WINNIPEG - Mark Scheifele decided the best move was for him to shoot the puck instead of passing it. He made the right choice. The veteran centre scored 21 seconds into overtime as the Winnipeg Jets e...
Nov 12, 2019
Toronto FC soured by non-call in 3-1 MLS Cup final loss to the Seattle Sounders
SEATTLE - Toronto FC leaves the Pacific Northwest with a sour taste in its mouth after a 3-1 loss to the Seattle Sounders in their third MLS Cup meeting in four years. Toronto was irate at a non-foul ...
Nov 12, 2019
Palin says she learned of divorce plans from attorney
JUNEAU, Alaska - Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she learned her husband was seeking a divorce in an email from his attorney. The revelation came in an interview released Tuesday with James Dobson...
Nov 12, 2019
Trevor Harris puts on quite a show as Eskimos down Alouettes in East semifinal
MONTREAL - So much for Trevor Harris being rusty. Harris threw for 421 yards and a TD as the Edmonton Eskimos held on for an entertaining 37-29 East Division semifinal win over the ...
Nov 12, 2019
De Niro named Screen Actors Guild life achievement honoree
LOS ANGELES - Robert De Niro will receive the Screen Actors Guild's life achievement award. The guild announced that De Niro will be the 56th recipient of its highest honour at its SAG Awards on Jan. ...
Nov 12, 2019